When I was reading the main CC thread, with the exception of few with heads firming planted in 'sand.' (?). I felt so sorry for the girls and boys who desperately want this nonsense of a strike bought to end. It is clear they feel that BASSA and UNITE are intent in doing harm to BA. Something that is blatantly wrong and totally stupid. Yet Derek Simpson calls BASSA cabin staff "deluded clowns"
What are they striking for today?? "A shortfall of £60M" - "Pay terms and conditions" - "imposition" - "new Fleet" or the "return of ST and the reinstatement of those fired." Which one is it? It changes almost daily. Does anyone know in the union? Woodley looks in despair every time he appears on TV. WW is dumfounded and so is everyone else while we wait for June 12th - or before. WW will not allow more time or water under the bridge for much longer. He can't.
I know two girls who are so unsure where things are headed that they cry every day. This attitude by unions who live in the 70's is unforgivable. They don't think that, but the papers do and the overall staff of BA do. But do BASSA give a damn? No they do not. They will NOT win, though they think they will, the strikers will be bought to account, though they think they won't. But one thing is certain AND THIS SHOULD BE GOTTEN THROUGH THEIR THICK HEADS, WW will not give in. BASSA/UNITE have taken it too far. UNITE will rue the day they allowed themselves to get into bed with BASSA.
Those in BASSA who have resigned their membership can watch with interest how their colleagues who have not done so, are being led by the nose to the slaughter house. It will not be a pretty sight.
The wonderful girls of BA who have stuck by BA can feel proud that they took the right stance. The public will welcome you back. I truly believe that they will.